A new dual-brand restaurant is coming to Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park

June 19, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The next development happening in the East Riverside Boulevard corridor will...

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He put the show in showing off your pearly whites. Rockford's musical Dr. T reti...

June 16, 2023 @ 8:47 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — At his retirement celebration on Friday, Dr. Kristoffer Tumilowicz was both the...

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Rockford Park District to add security gates at several facilities to curtail af...

June 14, 2023 @ 12:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District will add security gates to several parks and...

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Loves Park Fire Department is changing who dispatches its 911 calls. Here's why

June 14, 2023 @ 10:27 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The Loves Park Fire Department will soon change who dispatches its...

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Rockford Park District to interview 8 finalists for vacant board seat

June 13, 2023 @ 3:32 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District’s board of commissioners has selected eight finalists from...

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ESPN: Rockford's Fred VanVleet to become free agent after declining $22.8M playe...

June 12, 2023 @ 4:41 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Fred VanVleet is making another bet on himself. The Rockford native and...

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The country's fastest-growing dessert chain is preparing to open in Rockford

June 12, 2023 @ 2:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Crumbl Cookies, a fast-growing chain of cookie delivery and takeout stores, is...

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Demolition begins at former Church School, a blighted nearly 130-year-old buildi...

June 12, 2023 @ 9:17 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Work began Monday morning to tear down a nearly 130-year-old school building...

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Downtown Rockford event invites you to explore the future of art in the age of A...

June 8, 2023 @ 9:01 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The second installment of Ars Pvblica, an art and literary forum that brings new life...

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PBR 500 at Olympic Tavern in Rockford to raise money for United Way

June 8, 2023 @ 8:36 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Olympic Tavern will set out to sell 500 Pabst Blue Ribbons on Saturday in...

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'She's amazing': ESPN's Nicole Briscoe reacts to former Rockford reporter's vira...

June 8, 2023 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app This week one of the most talked about stiff-arms in sports was delivered by...

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Beauty boutique Arch Apothecary abruptly closes its downtown Rockford shop

June 6, 2023 @ 12:51 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A downtown luxury beauty and cosmetics boutique abruptly closed its store this...

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its first Rockford location

June 6, 2023 @ 9:36 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its first restaurant in the city, and...

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Don't wait until the weekend to have fun. Here are 21 things to do in the Rockfo...

June 6, 2023 @ 8:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are too many things to do in the Rockford area this...

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Junior League of Rockford names new president, first Black woman to serve in the...

June 5, 2023 @ 1:47 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Junior League of Rockford has inducted Leslie Luther as the nonprofit’s 93rd president, and...

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Hundreds of athletes, thousands of visitors expected for national wrestling tour...

June 5, 2023 @ 10:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — More than 1,200 athletes from 26 states will come to the...

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Podcast: Forest Preserves to host annual kids fishing day at Four Lakes

June 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Renee Pixler, communications coordinator for the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to...

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New downtown Rockford boat docks are 'the first step to transforming Davis Park'

June 2, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — New floating boat docks have officially opened along the Rock River at...

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Ringland-Johnson Construction names new company president; Brent Johnson will re...

June 1, 2023 @ 2:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Ringland-Johnson Construction, a 76-year-old local company that employs more than 150...

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2 downtown Rockford businesses enter new chapters with move to different storefr...

June 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A pair of downtown businesses are changing locations in a collaborative effort...

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The Rockford area is full of things to do this weekend. Here are 20 ideas to kee...

June 1, 2023 @ 5:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — If your calendar is clear this weekend, get ready to fill it...

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After losing everything in a fire, CD Source is set to open in a new space in Lo...

May 31, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Before he decided to rebuild both his business and his extensive...

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Photos: Memorial Day parade, ceremonies in Rockford

May 29, 2023 @ 5:53 pm

Photos by Albert Riley Jr. Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hundreds of people filled the Memorial Day parade route from...

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New event raises money for Rockford-area organization that helps veterans cope w...

May 28, 2023 @ 9:14 pm

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new event that will debut this weekend...

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Rockford Park District breaks ground on new indoor equestrian center at Lockwood...

May 25, 2023 @ 12:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District broke ground on Wednesday on a new indoor...

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New Rockford City Market vendor Laconic Foods can help you bring authentic Greek...

May 25, 2023 @ 6:05 am

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD – Anyone cooking or baking Greek at home can seriously...

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Podcast: Rockford Area Arts Council working on plans to strengthen the city's cu...

May 25, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Mary McNamara Bernsten, executive director of the Rockford Area Arts Council,...

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Podcast: Rockford Area Arts Council working o...

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Rockford to continue its Neighborhood Improvement Initiative for a second summer

May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A city initiative aimed at flooding neighborhoods plagued by high rates of...

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National lifestyle publication names Rockton one of the 11 most charming small t...

May 23, 2023 @ 1:48 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — A national lifestyle publication has named this village in northern Winnebago County...

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17 things to do this week and Memorial Day weekend in the Rockford area

May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The upcoming weekend will have three days off for many workers as...

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Mayor McNamara to deliver his sixth State of the City address next week

May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara will deliver his sixth State of the City address...

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Donations needed to keep Rockford's Fourth of July fireworks booming

May 19, 2023 @ 1:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The committee that puts on the city’s annual Fourth of July festivities...

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Newly formed Greater Rockford Arab Chamber of Commerce aims to 'shape a brighter...

May 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business organization aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses...

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Think Big awards nearly $25K in mini-grants to 11 minority- and women-owned busi...

May 16, 2023 @ 2:40 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Think Big has awarded nearly $25,000 in mini-grants to 11 minority-owned and...

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Meyer's Tails Up Farm is hosting its annual Dogs Day Out event on June 11

May 16, 2023 @ 12:11 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELVIDERE — Get your dog’s tail wagging on Sunday, June 11, at Meyer’s Tails Up...

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Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days dates announced for July 21 and July 22

May 10, 2023 @ 4:02 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s not just the mustard, ketchup or buns that make up Alpine Kiwanis Brat...

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Alpine Kiwanis Club awards $30K in scholarships to 10 Rockford-area students

May 8, 2023 @ 5:45 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Alpine Kiwanis Club has awarded $3,000 scholarships to 10 high school seniors...

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New dog walk turns Midtown Rockford into a delightfully ruff neighborhood

May 4, 2023 @ 7:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new monthly event that debuted Thursday has turned Midtown into a...

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Judge Joe McGraw, who served as 17th Circuit chief judge for 5 years, to retire ...

May 3, 2023 @ 4:35 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Circuit Judge Joe McGraw announced on Wednesday his plans to retire July...

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Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to award $430K in scholarships this ye...

May 3, 2023 @ 12:33 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will award $429,677 in scholarships to...

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Exquisite cuts and shaves barbershop moves into former restaurant in downtown Ro...

May 1, 2023 @ 7:24 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new barbershop has opened inside the former Kuma’s restaurant space in...

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Podcast: Annual 911 Run to support Rockford Fire Department youth camp, other ca...

April 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Michael Schnaper, a firefighter and arson investigator with the Rockford Fire Department, joins Steve Summers on This Week in Stateline to talk about the...

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Podcast: Annual 911 Run to support Rockford F...

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Podcast: Rockford weekly recap with Mayor Tom McNamara on This Week in the State...

April 29, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss the passing of Alderwoman Linda McNeely, the push to...

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'A path to follow your dreams': ACE event returns to Rockford to help entreprene...

April 28, 2023 @ 12:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A conference and expo that brings together local business influencers and other resources...

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West Side Show Room's latest play flips the script on Robin Hood

April 27, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new play at the West Side Show Room put a twist...

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Symbol, Rockford's red riverfront art monument, to get its first facelift in a d...

April 26, 2023 @ 6:20 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Symbol, the one-of-a-kind sculpture that towers above the Rock River Recreation Path,...

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Martesha Brown named new president of Rockford Park District board

April 26, 2023 @ 12:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Park District commissioners have selected Martesha Brown to serve as the...

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Rockford to replace century-old bridge to create safer connection to neighborhoo...

April 25, 2023 @ 10:46 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city plans to replace a more than century old neighborhood bridge...

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New indoor baseball and softball training grounds coming to Machesney Park

April 24, 2023 @ 2:58 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new indoor training complex along Burden Road is designed to...

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Perryville recreation path to extend north to Roscoe's Porter Park

April 24, 2023 @ 1:43 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Plans are moving forward to extend the Perryville Path farther north, where...

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New downtown Rockford business puts a variety of salon, spa and beauty services ...

April 20, 2023 @ 3:28 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new downtown business puts an array of salon, spa and beauty...

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Arts take center stage in Rockford this weekend for Spring ArtScene

April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s art scene takes center stage this weekend as visual and...

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Youth workers help give Rockford housing residents easier access to health care

April 19, 2023 @ 12:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Residents of a public housing apartment complex on the city’s northwest side...

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Rockford University adds cybersecurity major, announces new tuition grant progra...

April 18, 2023 @ 11:24 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford University has launched a new cybersecurity major to help students prepare...

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Rockford City Council OKs demolition of nearly 130-year-old Church School

April 17, 2023 @ 6:49 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved plans to demolish a nearly 130-year-old...

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Pinwheels outside College of Medicine Rockford signify severity of child abuse a...

April 14, 2023 @ 3:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — More than 400 blue pinwheels were stuck into the earth outside the...

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Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere announces opening weekend

April 13, 2023 @ 9:39 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Florad Road, has announced its opening weekend for 2023....

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Amazon has renewed 'A League of Their Own' for a final four-episode season

April 12, 2023 @ 8:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Amazon has officially renewed “A League of Their Own,” the series centered...

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Rockford Park District to appoint new board member to fill President Scott Olson...

April 12, 2023 @ 7:58 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District is looking to fill a vacancy on its...

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Klehm Arboretum in Rockford installs solar panels designed to offset nearly all ...

April 11, 2023 @ 6:38 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has activated a new solar panel system...

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City plans to demolish blighted, nearly 130-year-old school in Rockford

April 11, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city plans to raze a nearly 130-year-old school that building officials...

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G's Maid Service puts focus on giving back near its new home in west Rockford

April 7, 2023 @ 6:41 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new cleaning business on the city’s west side aims to inspire...

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Podcast: Rockford mayor on tornado recovery, election results and more

April 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in The Stateline to talk about recovery from the EF-1 tornado that hit Rockford, the...

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An unexpected phone call gave way to thousands in 'forgotten money' for 93-year-...

April 6, 2023 @ 2:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — It started with a phone call that seemed too good to...

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Rockford-area Realtors group offers $25K in grants to help provide relief after ...

April 6, 2023 @ 1:02 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The NorthWest Illinois Alliance of Realtors is making $25,000 in grants available...

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Injured Rockford-born peregrine falcon to become part of Hoo Haven's education p...

April 6, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app DURAND — A young peregrine falcon rescued by Hoo Haven after suffering an injury...

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Perryville Road bridge replacement sets the stage for wider Interstate 39 in Roc...

April 4, 2023 @ 3:08 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Work is underway to replace the Perryville Road bridge over Interstate...

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As cleanup continues, Rockford region braces for another round of severe weather

April 4, 2023 @ 8:42 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city is bracing itself for another round of severe storms in...

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Rockford IceHogs to auction off special Screw City jerseys to benefit local char...

April 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford IceHogs players will give you the shirt off their back this...

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National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes, including in Belvidere and Mache...

April 2, 2023 @ 11:46 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — The National Weather Service has confirmed 12 tornadoes moved through northern Illinois...

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Hurricane Harbor Rockford now hiring for all summer positions

March 31, 2023 @ 11:06 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford is hiring for all positions for...

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Bergstrom in Rockford to host hiring event as it seeks experienced fabricators

March 31, 2023 @ 10:39 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Bergstrom will host a hiring event Wednesday as it looks to fill...

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Annual Puri Cup soccer tournament to bring thousands to the Rockford region

March 30, 2023 @ 12:46 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — An estimated 4,000 visitors will come to the region on two...

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Rockford Park District honors 2 women who broke barriers, made 'the world a bett...

March 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Two women who broke barriers in what were once male-dominated professions and...

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Rockford-area nurse's new business aims to bring high-end beauty services closer...

March 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app OREGON — A Rockford-area nurse has opened a new business designed to deliver high-end...

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